Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-2-2026
5-2-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article: “President Trump personally called Prime Minister designate Zaidi to congratulate him.” He extended an official invitation to him once the new government is formed…This is a good indicator coming from the United States, all the way to the top, after weeks of applying pressure to encourage a functioning government. Washington is now shifting towards engagement and support of Iraq. It gives Zaidi early legitimacy and helps reduce short-term external friction during the transition. I think he’s got a lot. Read more…
Qatar warns Iran against continuing to close the Strait of Hormuz: it jeopardizes the region’s interests.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Doha
On Saturday, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who stressed that closing the Strait of Hormuz would endanger the vital interests Read more…
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The Central Bank Governor denies halting dollar shipments and confirms: Salaries are secured.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, denied on Saturday that dollar shipments had stopped, stressing that transfers were continuing regularly and had not stopped, while confirming that employees’ salaries were “secured” no matter how Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani supports al-Zaidi in forming a “strong government” that meets the aspirations of Iraqis.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Saturday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani affirmed his full support for Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi in forming a “strong government” that meets the aspirations of Iraqis and enhances stability in the country.
Nechirvan Barzani said in a post Read more…
The Emir of Qatar invites Al-Zaidi to visit Doha
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received an official invitation to visit the State of Qatar from the country’s Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, after the formation of the new government.
The invitation came during a phone call in which the Emir of Qatar Read more…
Mansour warns of inflation that will erode salaries and calls for restructuring the financial hierarchy.
5-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Suzan Mansour warned on Saturday of a worsening cost-of-living crisis due to the inadequacy of current salaries in the face of soaring prices, especially as more than 30% of Iraqis now rely entirely on Read more…
Al-Bayati calls for a comprehensive financial evaluation, with figures, of the caretaker government.
5-2-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
On Saturday, MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed that he had submitted a formal request to the caretaker government and the Iraqi Ministry of Finance to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the country’s financial situation, supported by figures and facts.
Al-Bayati told the Information Agency that “the financial file will be a top Read more…
The coordinating framework is holding an important meeting this week to discuss al-Zaydi’s cabinet.
5-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed that the Framework will hold an important meeting this week to discuss the cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi said, “The last meeting Read more…
Conditional alliances and oil under scrutiny: How will Al-Zaidi rearrange the priorities of the Iraqi economy?
5-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi faces a real test in outlining his government program, amid escalating parliamentary and political demands for a “revolution” in the management of oil wealth. While the prime minister-designate embarks on political tours to finalize his cabinet, the issues Read more…
Al-Saadi: Iran allowed Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
5-2-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Economic expert Rashid al-Saadi revealed on Saturday that Iran has given the green light for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to other countries, defying the US-Israeli blockade of the strait.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The Iranian government has given the green light for tankers carrying Iraqi oil Read more…
In the first Iranian comment, Araqchi congratulates Al-Zaidi and describes him as “my brother”.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Friday, the Iranian Foreign Minister welcomed the appointment of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to form the new Iraqi government, describing him as “my brother”.
Araqchi said in a tweet on the X website, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “I welcome the selection Read more…
Washington decides to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced on Saturday that the United States has decided to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, in what appears to be an American rebuke to its close NATO ally.
The American move, which followed an attack and dispute between US Read more…
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Baghdad receives a new shipment of “cash dollars”… and an expert predicts an improvement in the value of the dinar.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed on Saturday that a new shipment of cash dollars had arrived in Baghdad, as part of what he described as American support related to the next phase and the formation of the government.
Al-Marsoumi said in a Facebook post that “Iraq receives about one billion Read more…
Shahbaz Sharif congratulates Al-Zaidi: Let’s work together to achieve peace in the region.
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Saturday on his appointment to form the new government.
Sharif said in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “I congratulate my brother Ali al-Zaidi on his appointment as Prime Read more…
Barzani and Al-Zaidi stress the need to form a “strong” government to confront the challenges
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdish leader and head of the Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, and Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stressed on Saturday the need to proceed with forming a new federal government capable of facing the challenges and Read more…
Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in June
2026-05-02
Shafaq News – Middle East
Reports on Saturday indicated that the OPEC+ alliance had tentatively agreed to a slight increase in oil production quotas for June, ahead of an upcoming alliance meeting.
Reuters quoted two sources familiar with OPEC+’s direction as saying Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-1-2026
5-1-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: USA Trump congratulated Zaidi and gave him his full support. He even invited the new prime minister to come to Washington DC once the government is completed. They had a very good call. FRANK: Trump is working with your guy because your guy is working with Trump. This is what we need, security and stability. Read more…
America receives a “revised” Iranian response to end the war
2026-05-01
Shafaq News – Washington
US media reported on Friday that the United States had received, through Pakistani intermediaries, a revised Iranian response to the latest US conditions for ending the war.
CBS News quoted Pakistani officials as saying they had conveyed to Washington a revised Iranian response Read more…
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Iraq begins exporting crude oil through the Rabia border crossing to regional markets.
2026-05-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Border Ports Authority announced on Friday the launch of the first crude oil export operation through the Rabia border crossing with Syria, with the dispatch of the first 70 tankers towards regional markets.
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Adnan Al-Waili, said in a statement received Read more…
Abdul Hadi: The outlines of the ministerial cabinet will become clear within two weeks.
5-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that the first outlines of the cabinet will emerge within the next two weeks, noting that there is currently agreement on a number of Read more…
